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JSCA International Stadium: Batting all-rounder Ayush Badoni continued his rich vein of form by hitting a second consecutive hundred, while India off-spinner Saransh Jains seven-wicket haul gave Madhya Pradesh firm control on day one of the third-round Ranji Trophy matches on Monday. Fresh from a career-best 217 against Gujarat, Badoni struck an unbeaten 106 off 122 balls, laced with 11 fours and two sixes, to take Delhi to 309/5 against Jharkhand at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. Badoni, 26, previously hit 205 against the same opponents in the 2024/25 season. A chanceless knock, Badonis sixth first-class hundred, anchored Delhis recovery. He found a reliable ally in all-rounder Sumit Mathur, who was unbeaten on 50, as the pair put together an unbroken 128-run stand for the sixth wicket. Mathur had a lucky escape on 36 when he was caught at long-on, only to be recalled because Anukul Roy had overstepped. At Holkar Stadium in Indore, Saranshs 7-40 helped Madhya Pradesh bowl Bihar out for just 99. The hosts, still looking for their first win of the season after two draws, then reached 261/3 with a lead of 162, after bowling out Bihar for 99. Wicketkeeper-batter Saksham Purohit was unbeaten on 113, and his opening partner Yash Dubey made 84. At the BKC Ground, Mumbai also made a strong start against Haryana at home after being put in to bat first. Angkrish Raghuvanshi made 114 off 180 balls with 13 fours and a six, while Musheer Khan scored 109 off 185 balls with 12 fours and a six. The pair added 208 runs for the second wicket to steer Mumbai to 290/3 at stumps. Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir, also in search of their first win, were frustrated by Priyanshu Moliya at the Reliance Ground in Vadodara. Moliyas patient unbeaten 113 lifted Baroda to 259/6 after they had slipped to 197/6 at one stage. Vidarbha, who have two wins so far, had Goa in trouble at 84/6 after Nachiket Bhute ripped through the top order with four wickets. But Darshan Misal and Yash Kasvankar then struck half-centuries and shared a stand of 104 runs for the seventh wicket to help the visitors reach 204/8. On a rain-hit day, Pondicherry reduced Uttar Pradesh to 67/4. In Mysuru, Karnataka recovered from a sluggish start to bowl Tripura out for 194 at the SDNR Wadiyar Stadium. The hosts, who sprang a surprise by leaving out pacers Vidwath Kaverappa and Abhilash Shetty to accommodate spinners Shikhar Shetty and Ritesh Bhatkal, failed to make use of the new ball as Tripura moved comfortably to 88/2 in the first session. Left-arm spinner Shikhar then claimed his third first-class five-wicket haul, while pacer Manvanth Kumar took three. Karnataka lost Mayank Agarwal early and were 10 for one at stumps. At the DVR Ground in Mulapadu, Chhattisgarhs spinners made full use of a helpful pitch to bowl Andhra out for 231. Veteran off-spinner Jayant Yadav led the way with 4-75, while Ajay Mandal and Dharmendrasinh Jadeja took three and two wickets respectively. In reply, Chhattisgarh lost Ayush Pandey early when he was run out going for an unnecessary quick single. Captain Anuj Tiwary and Mayank Verma then negotiated the final half-hour to take the visitors to 35/1. Wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh laid the foundation with 81 off 126 balls, hitting nine fours and a six, while fifties from Salil Arora and Ramandeep Singh then guided Punjab to 289/6 against Hyderabad in Secunderabad. Denish Das made 90 off 165 balls, with 14 fours, to take Assam to 235/6 against Saurashtra in Rajkot. For the hosts, veteran pacer Jaydev Unadkat picked up three wickets, while Ravindra Jadeja and Arth Yadav took one wicket each. In Thiruvananthapuram, where only 50 overs were possible due to rain, Kerala reduced Bengal to 172/6, with Aditya Sarwate taking three wickets and Nedumankuzhy Basil two scalps. Maharashtra bowled out Gujarat for 233 in Pune, with Siddhesh Veer taking four wickets, while Rajvardhan Hangargekar and Vicky Ostwal claimed three apiece. Maharashtra were 24/1 when stumps were called. Services off-spinner Pulkit Narang returned 6-47, his second five-wicket haul of the season, to bowl Odisha out for 194 in Bhubaneswar. The visitors were 13/0 at stumps. Tamil Nadu bowled out Railways for 184 in Chennai, with R Sai Kishore and Sonu Yadav taking three wickets each, but slipped to 71/3 till stumps arrived. Devendra Singh Boras six-wicket haul helped Uttarakhand dismiss Rajasthan for 272 in Dehradun despite skipper Kartik Sharmas 73. Uttarakhand were 18/0 at stumps. Centuries from Arjun Azad and Nehal Pajni powered Chandigarh past 350 for the loss of three wickets against Himachal Pradesh. In the Plate group, Meghalayas Ajay Duhan (167) and Kishan Lyngdoh (144) shared an unbroken 308-run stand for the second wicket as their side piled up 385/2 against Mizoram in Nadiad. Tamil Nadu bowled out Railways for 184 in Chennai, with R Sai Kishore and Sonu Yadav taking three wickets each, but slipped to 71/3 till stumps arrived. Devendra Singh Boras six-wicket haul helped Uttarakhand dismiss Rajasthan for 272 in Dehradun despite skipper Kartik Sharmas 73. Uttarakhand were 18/0 at stumps. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Patna: The BJP took out a march here on Monday, October 26, to protest against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges controversial remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that his comments reflect the opposition partys frustration. Led by BJPs Bihar unit president Sanjay Saraogi, party leaders and supporters held the Jan Akrosh March from its headquarters Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Declining standard of language in political discourse: Shiv Sena-UBT, RJD on Kharge's 'baap' remarks
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Shiv Sena-UBT and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders on Monday criticised the remarks made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge during a programme in Patna, even as they questioned the standards of political discourse and called for greater restraint in the language used by political leaders. The controversy erupted following Kharge's address at a Congress event in Patna on Sunday, organised to mark the birth anniversary of Bihar's first Chief Minister, Sri Krishna Singh. During the programme, a person in the audience reportedly interrupted Kharge, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not leave power. Responding to the interruption, Kharge said, Modi ka baap bhi jayega (Even Modi's father will have to go). The Congress President reportedly repeated the remark several times, triggering a political controversy and drawing criticism over the language used while referring to the Prime Minister. Reacting to the controversy, Shiv Sena-UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said the continuously declining standard of language in political discourse was unfortunate. Speaking to IANS, Chaturvedi said: The continuously declining standard of language used by everyone in politics is unfortunate. But at the same time, what are the pressing issues in the country today? The country's issues are inflation, corruption, vote theft, and many challenges faced by the youth that are being ignored. This is once again an issue meant to distract attention. She expressed hope that political parties would exercise restraint while making statements and expressing their views, stressing that family members who had no role in politics should not be dragged into political disputes. I would repeat that dragging mothers, fathers, sisters, daughters, or children, who have nothing to do with politics, into political matters is completely wrong, she said. Meanwhile, RJD MP Manoj Jha also criticised the use of such language but questioned what he described as selective outrage over controversial remarks made by political leaders. Speaking to IANS, Jha said: No one can support this kind of language. I am observing the outrage, but why is this outrage so selective? When remarks such as 'Congress ki vidhwa', 'Jersey cow', references to the 'mangalsutra', 'they will take away your buffaloes', and 'they will perform mujra' are made, should there not be outrage or anger then? Jha said he had already submitted a written request in Parliament for a discussion on the standards of language used by both the ruling party and the Opposition. I am saying it again today through you: there should be a two-day discussion in Parliament on what the dignity and standards of language used by both the ruling party and the Opposition should be. It cannot be that there is outrage today and silence tomorrow. That does not seem right, he said. Referring to what he described as a pretence of purification staged against Kharge himself in Uttarakhand's Haldwani, he said he had not witnessed similar outrage on that occasion. When a pretence of purification was staged against Kharge himself, I did not see this outrage. This is not appropriate, the RJD MP said.
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Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 26 (IANS) Bihar BJP President, Sanjay Saraogi, said on Monday that using derogatory language for the parents of the Prime Minister isnt the right way to do politics and that the masses will not forgive it. He added that he and other leaders of the BJP will protest against it at all main cities of the nation. Speaking to IANS, Saraogi reacted to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharges remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Using abusive, street-level language against the Prime Ministers late father, Damodardas Mulchand Modi, is something the people of the country and Bihar cannot tolerate under any circumstances, he said. Using derogatory words against his late mother and father, calling him a merchant of death, using terms like neech, and mocking his humble background are unacceptable to the people of the country and Bihar, Saraogi said. Controversy erupted after Mallikarjun Kharge lost his cool and made an objectionable remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a Congress event in Bihar's capital Patna, prompting fierce counter from the BJP. Kharge's controversial comment came in response to a person in the crowd, who was heard shouting Modi nahin jaayega (Modi won't go/lose power) to which Kharge said, Modi ka baap bhi jayega (Even PM Modi's father will have to go), repeating it not once but thrice. Subsequently, the man was surrounded by Congress workers, who thrashed him before throwing him out of the venue. The heated exchange took place during the 139th birth anniversary celebration of Shri Krishna Singh, Bihar's first Chief Minister, in Patna. Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav described Kharge's remarks as unfortunate and claimed they reflected the thinking of the Congress party and its President. Congress national president Kharge's objectionable remarks about PM Modi yesterday were extremely unfortunate. This reflects the thinking of the Congress party, Rahul Gandhi and its president. This is the culture of the Congress party, which is why the party has already been finished, Yadav said. He further questioned the use of such language in political discourse, saying that differences of opinion could be expressed respectfully without resorting to personal attacks. I understand that you can oppose anyone using dignified language, but resorting to abuse or making such remarks raises questions about political ethics, he said, adding that such statements were detrimental to the standards of Indian politics.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his remark about the late father of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing shock and hurt and accusing the Congress of defending the statement instead of expressing regret. The controversy erupted during an address by Mallikarjun Kharge at the 139th birth anniversary celebrations of Bihar's first Chief Minister, Dr Krishna Singh, in Patna. A commotion broke out when an attendee in the gathering interrupted Kharge by stating that PM Modi would not go anywhere, prompting the Congress president to retort from the stage, Modi ka baap bhi jayega (Even Modi's father will have to go). Speaking to the media, Singh said Kharge's remark had hurt the sentiments of crores of people and raised questions about the political culture of the Congress.
Hindu Sena seeks FIR against Kharge over baap remark
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Hindu Sena National President Vishnu Gupta has filed a complaint with the Delhi Police seeking registration of an FIR against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his controversial remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late father at a public event in Patna. In a complaint addressed to the Commissioner of Police at the Delhi Police Headquarters on Monday, Gupta alleged that Kharge made abusive personal comments about the Prime Minister and his family during a public programme. Gupta, who identified himself as the national president of Hindu Sena and a resident of Madhu Vihar in New Delhi, urged the police to register an FIR and initiate legal action against the Congress chief. In his complaint, Gupta stated that Kharge had used foul language, including the words Modi ka baap, which he described as unacceptable in public life. He further claimed that videos of the incident were being circulated widely on television channels and social media, adding that the remarks had hurt his sentiments and those of millions of people. The complainant alleged that such language against the Prime Minister could create anger and tension in society and potentially affect public peace and law and order. As a responsible citizen and head of Hindu Sena, I cannot ignore this open disrespect of a constitutional post, Gupta stated in the complaint. He requested the Delhi Police to register an FIR against Kharge for his alleged abusive remarks and take strict legal action in accordance with the law. The complaint comes amid a political controversy over Kharge's remarks during a Congress event in Patna on Sunday, where he was addressing a programme organised to mark the birth anniversary of Bihar's first Chief Minister, Sri Krishna Singh. Earlier, BJP leader Krishna Kumar, a member of the party's state working committee, had also filed a complaint against Kharge at Patna's Kotwali police station over the controversial remark. In his complaint, Kumar sought an investigation into the statement made by the Congress president during the programme at Bapu Sabhagar. He said he learnt about the alleged remark through television news coverage and was deeply hurt by it. Kumar argued that derogatory comments about an individual's family on a public platform were a sensitive matter and stressed the need to maintain dignity and mutual respect in public life. He urged the police to examine news reports, video footage and other available evidence to establish the exact words used by Kharge and the context in which they were spoken. The controversy erupted during Kharge's address when a person in the audience reportedly interrupted him, saying that Prime Minister Modi would not leave power. Responding to the interruption, Kharge said, Modi ka baap bhi jayega (Even Modi's father will have to go), repeating the remark several times and triggering a political row. Videos of the incident reportedly showed Congress workers confronting and assaulting the person who had interrupted the speech.
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Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 25 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has filed a complaint against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge at Patna's Kotwali police station over his controversial remark concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's father during a Congress event in the Bihar capital on Sunday. Krishna Kumar, a member of the BJP's state working committee, submitted the complaint, seeking an investigation into the remark made by Kharge during a programme at Bapu Sabhagar to mark the birth anniversary of Bihar's first Chief Minister Sri Krishna Singh. In his complaint, Krishna Kumar said he learned about the alleged remark through television news coverage and was deeply hurt by the statement. He added that making derogatory comments about an individual's family on a public platform was a sensitive matter and stressed the need to maintain dignity and mutual respect in public life. The complainant requested the police to examine news reports, video footage and other available evidence to establish the exact words used by Kharge and the context in which they were spoken. He also urged the police to initiate appropriate legal action if the investigation established that any law had been violated. The controversy erupted during Kharge's address at the Congress programme. While the Congress President was criticising Prime Minister Modi, a person in the audience reportedly interjected that the Prime Minister was not going anywhere. Kharge responded, Even PM Modi's father will have to go, triggering a political row. Videos of the incident reportedly showed Congress workers confronting and assaulting the individual who had interrupted the speech. The circumstances surrounding the altercation have also drawn attention. The remark prompted strong reactions from BJP leaders. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President Nitin Nabin criticised Kharge's statement, while Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary demanded an apology from both Kharge and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Choudhary described the remark as unfortunate and accused the Congress leadership of displaying hostility towards the Prime Minister's family. He demanded an immediate apology, saying that political differences should not lead to personal attacks against family members. The incident has intensified the political confrontation between the BJP and Congress in Bihar. The complaint has sought a formal investigation, with the exact context of the statement and any potential legal implications to be assessed by the authorities.
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BSPCB tightens plantation norms for older industrial units in state
RJD MP questions 'chain of command' on defamation notice in Bharat Tiwari case
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 25 (IANS) RJD MP Sudhakar Singh on Sunday argued that the chain of command was roken in the Rs 5 crore defamation suit against him by senior Bihar IPS officer Kundan Krishnan over his remarks surrounding the death of Bhojpur youth Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in an encounter and an alleged incident involving a teenage girl in Jamui. The MP also asserted that he will seek an interpretation of the notice from the Supreme Court. Sudhakar Singh had publicly alleged that senior police officials, including Krishnan, who was heading the STF at the time of the June 17 incident, should be held accountable, calling for an inquiry into the leadership rather than limiting action to lower-rank personnel. The notice alleges that the RJD MP's statements were baseless and damaged Krishnans public image and professional reputation. Speaking to IANS, Sudhakar Singh said: First, under the Service Act of the Constitution, they do not have the authority to issue a notice to me. Second, I have asked the Chief Minister whether he granted permission to file a case against me. Third, when the Bihar government has an Advocate General, why was a notice issued to me through a private lawyer? Also, Kundan Krishnan did not sign the notice, so it remains suspicious whether he issued it or someone else did. These are the questions, and I hope the Chief Minister will reply soon; otherwise, we will go to court, he said. Moreover, the RJD MP questioned how an in-service officer could issue a notice questioning an elected representative. Emphasising that Constitutional interpretation is done by the Supreme Court, he said: The question here is that a constitutional crisis has arisen: can a junior officer issue a notice to his senior officer? The chain of command has been broken; democracy also functions through a chain of command. Maintaining that while democracy operates through votes, he noted that the executive branch functions through a chain of command. In this command system, how can a person ranked at 28th issue a notice to someone seated higher up at the 7th rank? We will seek an interpretation of this from the Supreme Court, Sudhakar Singh said. Further, the RJD MP accused Krishnan of possessing undisclosed property and illegal wealth disproportionate to his known sources of income. When I looked at the details of his property, I saw that he purchased 16 acres and 88 decimals of land in Kaimur, the details of which he has not yet disclosed. The properties he possesses are worth nearly hundreds of crores. I have a separate account of his illegal wealth, which I will present later. After all, for someone who earned Rs 4 to 5 crore in salary throughout this entire service career and incurred expenses of Rs 2 to 3 crore, how was property worth hundreds of crores generated from those remaining Rs 2 to 2.5 crore? he asked.
'Nitish Kumar Is Gone, So Is JDU': MLA Anant Singh After Expulsion
The JD(U) has expelled Mokama MLA Anant Singh and his wife, former MLA Neelam Devi, from the party for six years over alleged anti-party activities during the recent Bihar Legislative Council elections.
Final Call for Bihar Teacher Recruitment Applications
The deadline for applying to the Bihar Teacher Recruitment (BPSC TRE 4) 2026 is today, October 25. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria must act quickly to submit their applications. Those who register today can pay their application fee by tomorrow, October 26. The recruitment aims to fill 33,320 teaching positions across various classes. Detailed eligibility criteria and application steps are provided to assist candidates in the process. Don't miss this opportunity to secure a teaching position in Bihar!
Bihar STET Exam Guidelines: Dress Code and Schedule Details
The Bihar School Examination Board has released essential guidelines for the upcoming STET exam, including strict dress codes and security measures. Candidates must adhere to these rules to ensure their entry into the examination centers. The exam will be conducted online from October 25 to November 21, with specific reporting times for each shift. Notably, the schedule for the November 4th examination has been revised to November 21st due to scheduling conflicts. Read on for detailed information on the examination process and requirements.
JD(U) is finished: Bihar strongman Anant Singh to float own party after expulsion
Bihar Board extends Class 9, 11 registration deadline for 2028 exams; check details
Day after being expelled from the Janata Dal (United), Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh on Sunday underlined that he has no issue with the action that was taking against him, describing that there is nothing left in the JD(U) as Bihar's former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is no longer in an active role within the party.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Deadline: Last Chance to Apply for 33,320 Teacher Posts Before Portal Closes
BPSC TRE 4.0 application deadline is October 26, 2026. Secure your spot for 33,320 Bihar teacher vacancies. Follow this guide for eligibility, fee payment tips, and document upload rules to ensure a successful submission before the portal closes.
Accused Injured In Police Firing During Weapon Recovery
A murder accused, Saurabh Singh, was injured in an exchange of fire with police in Patna, Bihar, on Sunday during a weapon recovery operation. Singh, who faces multiple murder and Arms Act cases, opened fire at the police team, prompting a sub-inspector to retaliate in self-defence. He was later hospitalised, and two firearms were recovered from the scene.
Bihar Minister Supports Traders Concerns Ahead of Diwali Rally
Bihars Ramkripal Yadav backs traders plea against a pre-Diwali rally, emphasizing the potential economic impact on local businesses. Bihar Minister Supports Traders Concerns Ahead of Diwali Rally
NICDC launches Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City Gaya Limited, signs 12 MoUs worth 4,200 crore
BIMCGL is the SPV tasked with implementing the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) at Gaya
Anant Singh should never have been in JD(U), says ex-Bihar Minister
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 25 (IANS) Janata Dal (United) leader and former Minister Abhiram Sharma on Sunday welcomed the party's decision to expel Mokama MLA Anant Singh, stating that such individuals should never be included in the party in the first place. The JD(U) on Saturday expelled Anant Singh and his wife, former MLA Neelam Devi, from the party for six years over alleged anti-party activities during the recent Bihar Legislative Council elections. Speaking to IANS, Sharma said, The decision taken by the party is the right one. We express our gratitude to Nitish Kumar and our national leader, Sanjay Jha, for making the right decision at the right time. JD(U) state president Umesh Kushwaha announced the action on Saturday, citing repeated violations of party directives, alleged derogatory remarks against the party's senior leadership, and Anant Singh's decision to oppose the party's candidate in the Patna Graduates' constituency election and campaign in support of a candidate associated with Jan Suraaj. The action follows a public dispute between Anant Singh and JD(U) candidate Neeraj Kumar during the election for the Patna Graduates' constituency of the Bihar Legislative Council. Anant Singh openly opposed Neeraj Kumar and extended support to Anuj Singh, who contested on a Jan Suraaj ticket. Speaking for myself, such individuals should never have been included in the party in the first place. It leads to a bad reputation among the general public. Neeraj Kumar is an educated and decent man; he will win. The party has also written to the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, seeking action against his membership under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, which deals with disqualification on grounds of defection. Any decision on disqualification rests with the competent constitutional authority. Anant Singh's opposition to the official candidate placed him at odds with the party leadership during a key election.
Health department employee charge sheeted for security job against forged certificates
Jammu, Oct 24: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed a charge-sheet against an employee of J&K Health Department for securing a job against forged certificates. The chargesheet, according to an official spokesperson, has been produced before the court of 4th Additional Munsiff Jammu against Sohan Lal Singh and his father Veer Singh (now expired) for allegedly obtaining government job as a dental assistant using a forged 10th class mark sheet and certificate in case FIR number 55/2025 U/S 420,465,467,468,471,120- B, RPC Police Station Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu. The case originated from a communication received from the CID Headquarters, J&K, alleging that Sohan Lal Singh had been serving as a Dental Assistant at Primary Health Centre (PHC) Arnia for nearly two decades based on a fraudulent matriculation certificate purportedly issued in Bihar or Uttar Pradesh. The investigation led by DySP Vishal Sharma revealed that the accused completed 8th class examination and never passed the 10th class through his school. The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Jammu, confirmed erasure and chemical alterations on the mark sheet and school records exposed discrepancies in his date of birth. Statements and evidence corroborated that the Veer Singh (now expired) working as driver in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, procured forged credentials for his then minor son and subsequently used the falsified records as a major, completed Dental Assistant training and secure appointment through J&K Service Selection Board. On the basis of evidence collected during the investigation, offenses U/S 420,465,467,468,471,120-B RPC have been established against the accused persons. Accordingly, the Crime Branch has filed the chargesheet in the court of 4th Additional Munsiff Jammu against Sohan Lal Singh and his father Veer Singh (now expired) for judicial determination, spokesperson said. SSP Crime Branch EOW Jammu has cautioned the general public to remain vigilant against such economic frauds and report any such incident to Crime Branch EOW Jammu (Crime Branch, J&K). Victims of economic frauds may also submit their complaints via email at sspcrimejmu@jkpolice.gov.in or contact on telephone No. 0191-2578901, he said.
Bihars Bhagalpur Reviews Progress of Kayakalp Campaign, Urges Swift Action on Pending Projects
Officials in Bhagalpur review the Kayakalp campaign, emphasizing the need for swift approvals and completion of pending development projects. Bihars Bhagalpur Reviews Progress of Kayakalp Campaign, Urges Swift Action on Pending Projects
Bhagalpur officials inspected EVM security and expedited the recruitment of 27 home guard positions during a recent meeting. Bihars Bhagalpur District Conducts EVM Warehouse Inspection, Accelerates Recruitment Process for Home Guards
Buxar headmasters raise concerns over delayed school fund reimbursements
Maj Gen Jitendra Singh flags off motorcycle expedition from Danapur
BRC pays tribute to fallen soldiers at Danapur reunion
PNG service launched in Dumraon's Textile colony
17-year-old arrested for rape of minor girl
Buxa tigress on Assam border, nears Raimona
Blast during bomb disposal triggers panic in Siwan
Buxar holds district-level youth festival, young artists honoured
Retired Army man shoots brother dead over property dispute
Bihars water needs should be protected in any future treaty
Toddler found dead inside temple with deep neck cut
Family defends Kishanganj man held over terror links
